A Comparison of Birdsong with Human Language Suggests That

question 13

Multiple Choice

A comparison of birdsong with human language suggests that

• A) songbirds are pre-programmed to sing specific songs from birth, whereas children have to be exposed to speech sounds in order to be able to produce them.
• B) songbirds can only produce memorized sequences of sounds, whereas children can produce novel combinations of words.
• C) both human infants and young songbirds must practice their vocal skills in order to master them.
• D) both children and songbirds show evidence of Hockett's feature of semanticity in their communication.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Rehearsal

A cognitive process of actively reviewing or practicing information to enhance memory and recall.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, where sensory information is stored for a very brief period.

Capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or the ability to perform, understand, or absorb something.